Electrical Maintenance Engineer - On-Site Industrial Plant

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Paid annual leave and public holidays

Safety gear and tools provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a major industrial plant in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on maintaining electrical infrastructure, reducing downtime, and delivering proactive maintenance strategies on-site.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of technicians, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations while driving reliability improvements across production facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical maintenance in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, motor controls, PLCs, VFDs, and automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and docs.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Proven capability to manage on-site maintenance teams and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical failures in production machinery and power/control systems.
• Lead and supervise electrical maintenance technicians.
• Ensure safe operation of electrical installations per standards and policies.
• Manage spare parts inventory and MRO for the electrical dept.
• Analyze equipment data to identify trends and improvements.
• Oversee electrical project installations and modifications.
• Draft and update SOPs for maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and promote a safety culture.
• Manage maintenance budgets and control costs.
• Stay updated with new tech and best practices in industrial electrical maintenance.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a major industrial plant in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on maintaining electrical infrastructure, reducing downtime, and delivering proactive maintenance strategies on-site.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of technicians, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations while driving reliability improvements across production facilities.